Mecedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz approached us to consult on and deliver a bespoke collection. The challenge was clear: source sustainable fabrics, trims, and suppliers that met Mercedes’ strict environmental standards – all while keeping unit costs competitive and hitting an ambitious deadline.
Consultation
Portfolio
Services
Sourcing, Sampling & Production
Category
Done-for-you
Client
Mecedes-Benz
Introduction
Mercedes-Benz wanted to launch a collection that reflected their commitment to sustainability without compromising on quality or timelines. But sourcing raw materials and trims that met strict sustainability standards — while also staying cost-effective and production-ready — proved to be a complex balancing act. Add in the pressure of a tight deadline, and the margin for error was small.
Our approach
We acted as an embedded extension of the Mercedes-Benz team — cutting through the complexity of sustainable sourcing. Our first step was to identify suppliers and mills that could meet Mercedes’ strict sustainability criteria without inflating unit costs. From there, we:
Audited fabrics and trims to ensure compliance and durability
Balanced cost-per-unit with long-term scalability
Streamlined the production timeline to hit a tight deadline
By combining our supplier network with a structured production plan, we kept quality, cost, and sustainability aligned from day one.
The result
The result
Despite the challenges, the collection was delivered 30% faster than typical industry timelines - proving that speed and sustainability can go hand in hand. Every material and trim passed Mercedes-Benz’s rigorous compliance checks, giving them 100% confidence that the range met their sustainability standards.
What’s more, this was achieved without compromising margins. By carefully balancing sourcing decisions, we kept unit costs within target; showing that eco-conscious production doesn’t have to come with inflated prices.
The end result was a collection that reflected Mercedes-Benz’s values of innovation, responsibility, and precision, while giving their team a clear model for how sustainable sourcing can be scaled in future projects.
